NYU says Lhota will report to the dean and CEO. He will be responsible for managing activities at the academic medical center and will serve as an adviser on policy and management issues. He will also oversee the hospital’s emergency preparedness and business plans.

Lhota replaces Anthony Shorris, who left to serve as a deputy mayor for de Blasio.

Lhota is a former head of the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority and deputy mayor under Rudy Giuliani.